Person wielding power behind the scenes (8,5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EMINENCEGRISE Person wielding power behind the scenes (8,5) (13)
7% CREW Behind-the-scenes staff (4) Wall Street Journal Oct 6, 2026
6% CANTSEE Is behind a tall person, say (7) Universal Nov 11, 2026
6% REAR Behind (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 11, 2026
6% PURL Address system behind power loop (4) The Telegraph Toughie Nov 6, 2026
6% DERRIERE Behind (8) Thomas Joseph Oct 28, 2026
6% EXERT Wield, as authority (5) New York Times Sep 9, 2026
6% SUPPORTSTAFF People who work behind the scenes (12) USA Today Aug 12, 2026
6% USED Wielded (4) Premier Sunday Aug 9, 2026
5% TRAIL Follow behind (5) New York Times Nov 8, 2026
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